Synonyms of leg

leg

noun

ˈleg 

1

as in thigh

a lower limb of an animal

he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thigh
• calf
• pin
• shin
• member
• shank
• foreleg
• forelimb
• drumstick
• ham

2

as in stage

a portion of a trip

on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stage
• lap
• stopover
• layover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leg

Joe Taunton said his wife suffered a severe leg injury and extensive internal injuries, including damage to her small and large intestines, liver lacerations and a ruptured diaphragm that caused one of her lungs to collapse. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

That’s when Craig opted to pass instead of trusting his legs to convert the fourth-and-2. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

The 24-by-12-foot sign stands on 6-foot legs, putting its top about 18 feet above the ground — roughly two stories high. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

The adult extends his foot in front of the runner's legs, causing both the child and the man to fall to the ground. — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing leg

• leg (it)
• leg up
• pull one's leg
• shake a leg